This bill amends the Unemployment Compensation Law of Pennsylvania, specifically addressing the conditions under which an employee may be deemed ineligible for unemployment compensation. Key changes include the removal of a provision that previously exempted employees from ineligibility during a work stoppage due to a labor dispute. Instead, the bill clarifies that an employee who is unemployed, either in whole or in part, due to a work stoppage will not be considered to have voluntarily left work. Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions that protect employees from disqualification for voluntarily leaving work under certain circumstances, such as to accompany a spouse on active military duty or to enter approved training programs.

The bill also emphasizes the importance of considering the nature of suitable employment when determining eligibility for benefits. It defines "suitable employment" as work that is of a substantially equal or higher skill level than the claimant's previous employment, with wages at least 80% of the worker's average weekly wage. Overall, the amendments aim to provide clearer guidelines for unemployment compensation eligibility while ensuring that employees are not unfairly penalized for circumstances beyond their control. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.